CMEQ (The Corporation of Master Electricians of Quebec)
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RBQ #5850-0422-01
Commissioning of Electrical Equipment in Quebec and North America
With its recognized expertise, Primetech Énergie Inc supports companies in the commissioning of their electrical installations, ensuring safe and compliant integration in Quebec and North America.
What Does Commissioning involve ?
Commissioning is an essential process that verifies, tests, and validates all components of an electrical installation before its final operation. It ensures that the system functions according to the customer's standards and requirements.
The Goals of a Successful Commissioning
The main goal is to ensure the safety of people and property, compliance with applicable standards, proper functioning of equipment and rapid detection of potential defects.
Commissioning in 6 Steps
1
Visual Inspection
Checking compliance with plans (wiring, grounding, tightening, identification)
Equipment integrity check
2
Electrical Tests
Performing tests and measurements to validate continuity and insulation resistance
Cable sheath testing (VLF, DC according to standard)
Earthing resistance measurement
Testing of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and protective relays
3
Checking the Protections
Configuration and testing of protection devices
Functional tests (secondary or primary)
Coordination of protections
4
Functional Tests
Simulation of live-line maneuvers
Verification of startup and shutdown sequences
Interlock and alarm verification
5
Thermographic Inspection
Preventive maintenance using ITC-certified thermal imaging
Electrical fault detection
Fire and electrical failure prevention
Writing a professional report
6
Documentation
Submission of detailed reports listing the tests and deficiencies
Presentation of certificates of compliance
Types of Facilities Served
Our commissioning services are specifically designed to meet the needs of industrial and institutional facilities, commercial buildings, public infrastructure, and data centres. They cover, in particular, electrical substations and substations, wind and solar farms, industrial plants, as well as medium-voltage distribution networks (from 5 kV to 35 kV).